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Buy Canadian dollars online is the official currency of Canada, symbolizing $ or C$ and subdivided into 100 cents. It has a rich history dating back to the mid-19th century, with various regions using a mix of British pounds, U.S. dollars, and Spanish dollars before Canada adopted its own decimal currency system in 1858. The modern Canadian dollar was officially adopt in 1871 when the federal government passed the Uniform Currency Act.

Canadian coins are mint by the Royal Canadian Mint, while the Bank of Canada is responsible for issuing banknotes. Commonly used coins include 1 cent, 5 cents (nickel), 10 cents (dime), 25 cents (quarter), 1 dollar (loonie), and 2 dollars (toonie). Banknotes are issue in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100, featuring notable Canadian historical figures and culturally significant symbols.

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The Canadian dollar is a free-floating currency, meaning its value is determine by the foreign exchange market without direct intervention by the Canadian government. Canada’s economy is heavily based on natural resources, making it a commodity currency. As a result, its value is sensitive to global commodity prices, particularly crude oil.

The CAD is among the top 10 most traded currencies in the world and part of the International Monetary Fund’s Special Drawing Rights basket of currencies. It is widely held as a reserve currency by central banks due to Canada’s stable economy, political stability, and strong financial institutions.